Chapter 2

                      Captain Jack and The Treasure of Captain Crookedfinger

                                              Caught In A Storm
                                           BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
    Jack awoke to the loud sound of thunder. So loud, it seemed like it was right at the window of his cabin. Sleepily, he grabbed his dark blue coat and his hat, and put them on quickly as he ran out onto the deck. The Pearl was swaying from side to side from the strong winds and forceful waves and Jack had to struggle to keep his balance as he walked up the steps to the wheel. Gibbs was standing at the wheel struggling to navigate through the storm.

"Mister Gibbs, how long has this storm been going on?" Jack had to yell because of the thunder and sound of heavy rain.

"A few hours at least, Cap'n. I don't know how you and a few of the others slept through it that long!" Gibbs yelled back.

"You should've told me earlier, I would've taken over." Jack replied. He already knew it would be a long day.

    After another hour or so, the wind died down and the rain lightened up, and Jack told Gibbs and the crew who had helped through most of the storm to go get some rest, and that he and the others would take over. Jack hadn't been awake that long and he was already exhausted. He eventually had Gibbs and Anamaria wake up the few sleeping crewmembers below deck.

    After giving out orders to the crew and making sure no damage was done, they set sail. Jack smiled. "We may arrive late tomorrow.", he thought. They were very close.
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